Vivid Red Dogwood 40/60cm Bare Root (Cornus alba Sibirica)

Cornus alba sibirica - Red Stem Dog Wood - Bare Root

Dog Wood (Cornus sibirica)  are quick growing with vivid crimson red coloured stems in winter.  Cornus is perfect for coastal areas. It is a deciduous hedging plant with dark green leaves and small clusters of white flowers early summer followed by small white berries.  Winter brings the crimson red twigs or stems exploding into a colourful display where ever planted. Cornus is a proven hedging plant and should be pruned each year (February) to maintain the quality of the plant.  Red stem Dogwood is great for coastal areas as they will tolerate those winds and salt spray.  

Common Name:  ‘Westonbirt’ Dogwood, Red Stem Dogwood

Genus: Cornus                   

Species:  alba

Variety:  ‘sibirica’

Type:  Bareroot

Size:  40/60cm

Flowers:  White

Fruit: Dark Blue

Rate of Growth: Fast Growing, 40-60cm per year

Planting Location:  Full sun, partial shade and moist areas

Soil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types

pH:  neutral, acid 

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 3  per metre single row

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height: 1.5-3 metres

Spread: 1.5-3 metres

Prune:  Do not prune first year.  Before budding after first year, prune hard back to about 6 inches above ground every year.

 

**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.